Communism Critique in University Education Debate
A Lawrence Daily World editorial column denounces left wing critics and questions Communist influence in higher education. It argues Harvard and other state universities show infiltration but finds no Communist party members at the University of Kansas after extensive investigations. The piece defends academic freedom while warning against subversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
K. U
America
the Daily Worker
Harry Bridges
New Dealer
Lee Pressman
Alger Hiss
National Democratic Administration
Topeka
Capital
Communist Party
Republic
State University
University of Kansas
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Russia
K.U
Traffic observer plan urged to curb violations in city
Lawrence letters defend a traffic observer system to report violations secretly with observers named only if a trial is demanded. Supporters say secrecy protects observers and boosts deterrence while critics call it un-American. James L. Postma and Harry L. Hunn sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Kansas
City Counil
City Co
Journal-World
Sereret
United States
Radio Programs and Schedules Highlight Local Stations
Radio guide lists programs across KUBO WREN KMBC WDAF WDAE and other stations for Friday September 7. Show lineup includes news broadcasts Allen Franklin Talko Test The Lone Ranger You’re guided through talk shows parades sports news and music slots with times from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and multiple anchors and performers across stations.
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Wren
Jack Armstoog
EMBC
Rae Emo
Bek
America
Beulay Wren
Alien Franklin
KCMO
al Phillipe
KMBC
Tezaz Bar
Arthur Godfrey
Vera Croft
Wren—Muasic
WDAF
Pepper Young
Craig
Sean Decker
SOC
Just Plain
Ballroom
Bebose
FBI
Desie
Harriet Roar
Dimension X
MBC
Steve Allen
Steel Pier
U. N. Highligh
Ae Sports
Hex Allens
Reno Ray Hekints
Beulah Allen Franklin
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Chancellor Malott Urges Focus on Studies Amid Wartime Prep
Old Home Town Chancellor Deane W. Malott of the University of Kansas urged young men not to let the inevitable hysteria of war prep interfere with college studies during the coming year. Other notes include a marriage announcement for Jeannette Stanwix to Edgar Archer on August 11 in Kansas City, MO. Dorothy Lillian Wilson left for Manhattan to enter Kansas State College as a TL. Stough and Kuer-Breiner families returned from a northern fishing trip. Vanera Smith returned from California vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane W. Malott
University of Kansas
C. E. Stanwix
Jeannette
Edgar Archer
Kansan City
Dorothy Lillian Wilson
Manhattan
Kansas State College
Charles D. Stough
Karl Kuer- Breiner
North
Vanera Smith
California
Jeannette Wagstaff and Laurence Wood wed at Trinity
Twenty five years ago Miss Jeannette Wagstaff and Laurence C Wood ruff married at Trinity Episcopal church in a ceremony led by Chaplain Evan A Edwards. Attendants included Helen Wagstaff maid of honor Laura Rankin and Katherine Jackman as bridesmaids. Best man Tusten Acker and groomsmen George Esterly John Crow with ushers Henry Mc Cordy Robert Jeffries and Robert agstaff. The bride wore white French chiffon embroidered in silver with two strands of pearls and silver slippers. A bouquet was caught by Mrs Mary Sisson. Helene Thomas left for Kansas City for work at West Port High School. Mrs Charles Murphy visited Kansas City for a week.
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Jeannette Wagstaff
Laurence C. Woodruff
Trinity Episcopal Church
Evan A. Edwards
A. 3. Anderson
Helen Wagstaff
Laura Rankin
Katherine Jackman
Tusten Ackerman
George Esterly
John Crow
Henry McCordy
Robert Jeffries
Robert Agstaff
Lawrence School Panel Considers Periodic Student Examinations
Forty years ago Superintendent Smith urged the Lawrence school board to arrange periodic examinations in public schools as many better schools already do. Five hundred Friends church members attend their annual state meeting in Lawrence. Mrs. J. B. Folks dies at 1009 Kentucky street. born in 1820 in Pennsylvania. married in 1859 to J. B. Folks of Ohio. Willis K. Folks is a son. Gordon Grovenor returns from six weeks in Suffield. Ellis family reunion held at A. A. Ellis home. Frances Fulton and Herbert Luther marriage announced. Esther Clark offered assistant editor position at Magazine. Ellen Anderson hosts visitors on Mississippi street. Merse Sullivan returns to Ottawa after visiting Mrs. George Selic. Juliet Carpenter to teach at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.
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Smith
Lawrence
Friends Church
J. B. Folks
Kentucky Street
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Folks
Willis K. Folks
Gordon Grovenor
Suffield
Mass
Ellis
A. A. Ellis
Connesticut Street
Frances Pulton
F. Houston
Herbert Luther
S. FE
Luther
Esther Clark
Columbia
Stephens College
Directing the Steps and Proverbs Verse Fragment
A brief fragment cites Proverbs about a man planning his path while the Lord directs his steps, reflecting on fate and divine guidance in daily life.
Douglas County Sheriff Should Be a Lady
A Lawrence seated Douglas County editorial argues a sheriff need not be a man. It praises the appointed female sheriff as qualified, noting the county’s crime record and moral standing. The piece dismisses the notion that law enforcement requires a 2 gun, hard man with a big hat. It contrasts Lawrence and Baldwin as guardians of conduct on north and south halves.
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Pittsburg
Douglas County
Lawrence
Kansas
Douglas
Ditto
Baldwin
Baker
Hearings Postponed in Oklahoma Disorderly Conduct Case
Oklahoma City Sept 7 municipal court hearings on disorderly conduct charges against Alan Shaw chairman for Oklahoma and Arkansas Communist party and four companions were postponed a week. Assistant City Counselor Howard V. Cudd secured the continuance noting authorities have not yet examined literature seized after the Sunday arrests. Shaw objected. Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz 29 former atomic dissentist was arrested with Shaw and cited for contempt of congress for refusing to answer if he is a communist. Others arrested were Mrs Lomanitz Willie E. Boydston 38 and Carrie Hayes 67. Each free on $20 bond.
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Oklahoma City
Alan Shaw
Communist Party
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Howard V. Cudd
Shaw
Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz
Congress
Barbers and Phones Face Futuristic Shifts
Advertising oddities mix with a barber's misfit slogan The hair fad quote hints at a futuristic shift as phone companies consider skipping teen calls Doctors warn against long life without care claiming some patients may live a century without remedies while others face cautionary health notes The fragmentary text suggests a era of changing services and aging expectations.
Rainy day sayings on saving and enjoying the days
A fragment reflects on choosing between spending and saving. It suggests enjoying the pleasant moments while planning for future needs, noting that rainy days may come and prudent saving helps endure them.
U. S. Needs a Brain, Taft Says on Policy Clashes
Senator Taft accused the Truman administration of lacking a coherent, principled foreign, military, and economic policy. He urged a Republican Congress to provide consistent action and criticized current officials for conflicting strategies, citing Formosa defense concerns and Acheson positions. A Knowland floor broadside on Far Eastern policy followed. A separate note announced a Boy Scouts of America national council election. A final line notes a cat’s potential prolific litter in nine years or less.
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Washington
UPI
Taft
R-Ohin
Truman
Senate G.O.P
Ohio
Knowland
Cali- Ta
Senate
Yeaterday
John M. Birch
Macon
Birch
North China
Douglas MacArthur
U.S
Far East
Formosa
Acheson
Japan
Okinawa
Philippines
Truck Type Answer to Previous Puzzle
Horizontal and vertical clues mix old style crossword hints for a themed puzzle. Entries include vehicle type, ranks, fauna, prepositions, and chemical symbols. Answers intersect to reveal a completed crossword grid with thematic wordplay and abbreviations.
Kansas 4-H Hog Show Crowns Winners at Stockyards
At the 2nd annual Kansas 4-H hog show in Kansas City seventy seven Kansas youths exhibited 168 hogs with fifty seven head graded choice and top prices at 25.50 per hundred pounds. Judith Olson of White City won the pen contest and a Hampshire Gift from Joe O Bryant ranch Hiattville. Harold Strauss Randolph and Tom Knappenberger Clathe earned prizes. A calf show and sale was scheduled for today.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Judith Olson
White City
Hampshire
Joe O'Bryan
Hiattville
Harold Strauss
Randolph
Tom Knappenberger
Clathe
Ray
Frost
Manhattan
Western Germany rearming tied to defences of Europe
In a discussion of European security, the piece argues that any successful defense against communism requires rearmament of western Germany with safeguards to prevent dictatorship. It cites McCloy and Acheson supporting German self defense while stressing totalitarian ideologies as ongoing threats. A pep club plan for junior high girls is also noted.
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Western
Europe
Germany
John J. McCloy
Truman
Acheson
Hitler
Fuehrer
Reich
Estate tax of over two million paid on Lew Wentz
The estate of Lew Wentz, Oklahoma oilman and philanthropist, paid the federal government an estate tax exceeding 2.5 million dollars. Oklahoma City report notes consent rules on releasing tax figures and cites Wentz’s lifetime income taxes, with Wentz dying in June.
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Lew Wentz
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Ponce City
H.C. Jones
Internal Revenue
Jones
Wentz
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